lani-

a combining form meaning “wool,” used in the formation of compound words: laniferous.

Origin of lani-

<Late Latin, combining form of lānawool; akin to Greek lênos wool

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This expression occurs frequently in ancient poems: Auhea oe, e ka lani?
Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands | Charles Nordhoff
In a remote period of Hawaiian history, this title was synonymous with Ka lani, heaven.
Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands | Charles Nordhoff
He commences by saying that he, a chief (ka lani), does not disdain to work as a simple fisherman.
Northern California, Oregon, and the Sandwich Islands | Charles Nordhoff
He had thought the Lani had a number of human traits until he had encountered George.
The Lani People | J. F. Bone
Kennon drove a vicious judo chop to the junction of the Lani's neck and shoulder.
The Lani People | J. F. Bone

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